Trump doubles down on AI push amid industry-wide slowdown calls; proposes ‘AI Force’ headed by ‘AI Czar’

Trump doubles down on AI push, calls slowdown concerns a hoax, announces AI Force led by AI Czar to boost growth. President Donald Trump on Saturday doubled down on his Artificial Intelligence push, even as industry leaders are calling for a slowdown in model development.Donald Trump looks on as he makes an announcement on healthcare in the Oval Office at the White House on September 18. (REUTERS)It marked the second time Trump has called concerns around AI development a hoax. Last Monday, following a weekend where leaders of top AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI warned about the dangers of developing AI too fast and called for a slowdown, Trump wrote on Truth Social that the only guardrail AI needs is a "STRONG AND SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT" and added that the "U.S.A. has that, in spades!”Further elaborating on his plans around regulating AI development, Trump announced Saturday on Truth Social the creation of an "AI Force" in line with the US Space Force that he created in his first term as President. The force will be led by an "AI Czar," the 8--year-old added.Deep Dive"I, as President of the United States, will not stand by and let this happen," Trump said about the calls for slowing down AI model development. We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!"This story is being updated.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More